Oregon Health Authority – Preparedness Liaison (Bend, OR)

As part of the Public Health Division, Oregon’s Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program develops public health systems to prepare for and respond to major, acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. We collaborate with Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) and our local, regional and national Emergency Management partners.

JOB CODE: OHA17-0342

SALARY: $5,231.00 – $7,352.00 monthly

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 08/21/17 11:59 PM

LOCATION: Bend, Oregon

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is the organization at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA includes most of the state’s health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital.

As part of the Public Health Division, Oregon’s Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program develops public health systems to prepare for and respond to major, acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. We collaborate with Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) and our local, regional and national Emergency Management partners.

This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), Health Security, Preparedness and Response program which is part of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). There is one full-time, permanent position located in Bend (475 NE Bellevue Drive). This position is management service and not represented by a union.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, Emergency Management or a degree related to Public Health;

AND four (4) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to Public Health or Emergency Management.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to Public Health or Emergency Management.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience in the hospitals and health system field.

Working knowledge of quality improvement processes and project management.

Understanding of emergency management planning concepts and public health systems.

Ability to communicate effectively with federal, regional, local, state, and non-governmental public health and public safety staff, including management and policy-level officials.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Working knowledge of software to prepare documents for release to the public, including development or revision of documents to formats for electronic transmission (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, html, etc.)